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August 23, 1974 was the 235th day of the year 1974, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 23, 1974 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 23, 1974, who was born and died on August 23, 1974, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 1974, which were the most popular songs (ex. (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka), movies (e.g. Appassionata, directed by Gianluigi Calderone), TV series (e.g. Land Of The Lost) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 23rd, 1974 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 23, 1974?
- August 23, 1974: What happened on that day?
- August 23, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 23, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 23, 1974?
- August 23, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 23, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
- August 23, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 23, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
- August 23, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 23, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 23, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 23, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 23, 1974?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1974?
- Who was the Pope on August 23, 1974?
What day of the week was August 23, 1974?
August 23, 1974 was a Friday and it was the 235th day of the year 1974 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 23, 1974 can also be written as 8/23/1974 in the US and as 23/8/1974 in UK and Europe.
August 23, 1974: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 23, 1974:
- John lennon reports seeing a ufo in new york city
August 23, 1974: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 23, 1974: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1974 is Tiger and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 23rd, 1974 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 23, 1974: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 23, 1974 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 23, 1974 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 23, 1974 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 01:05 pm and setting at 10:57 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1974 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1974.
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Who was born on August 23, 1974?
Famous people born on August 23, 1974:
![Ray Park]()
Ray ParkScottish actor and stuntman.
- Stelios Giannakopoulos
Stelios Giannakopoulos is a retired Greek professional soccer player who played as a midfielder.
- Shifty Shellshock
American actor and singer (crazy town).
- Owen Jones
Founder of a leading marketing agency.
- Tana Ramsay
Tana Ramsay is a businesswoman and author, married to celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay.
- Kirill Novoselov
Nobel Prize-winning physicist known for his work on graphene.
- Lexi Alexander
American film and television director.
- Mark Bellhorn
American baseball player.
- Benjamin Limo
Kenyan runner.
- Konstantin Novoselov
Russian-english nobel prize laureate in physics and academic nobel prize.
- Christian Beranek
American actor and graphic novelist.
- Paula Gaye Montgomery
Cabot, arkansas -- miss america (arkansas-3rd - 1996).
- Pablo Montero
Pop singer.
- Seth Binzer
Shifty shellshock (american musician, crazy town), aka shifty shellshock.
- Cory Gardner
Politician.
- Toni Brunner
- Matteo Mantero
- Fabio Macellari
Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:
![River Phoenix]()
River PhoenixRiver Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.
![Kobe Bryant]()
Kobe BryantBryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.
![Gene Kelly]()
Gene KellyAmerican actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.
![Barbara Eden]()
Barbara EdenAmerican actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.
![Rita Pavone]()
Rita PavoneRita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.
![Rick Springfield]()
Rick SpringfieldAn australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.
![Shelley Long]()
Shelley LongAmerican comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.
![Jay Mohr]()
Jay MohrAmerican comedian, actor, and radio host.
![Vera Miles]()
Vera MilesAmerican actress and model miss kansas 1948.
August 23, 1974: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 49 years 7 months old,
or 595 months and 27 days old,
or 2591 weeks
or 18137 days old,
if you were born on August 23, 1974.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1974?
There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1974?
You belong to the Generation X if you were born on August 23, 1974.
August 23, 1974: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 23, 1974:
- Roberto Assagioli
Italian psychiatrist, founder of psychosynthesis.
- Renato Bodini
- Kees van der Tuijn
What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?
Famous deaths on August 23rd:
![Rudolph Valentino]()
Rudolph ValentinoRudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.
![Lori Nelson]()
Lori NelsonLori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.
![Brock Peters]()
Brock PetersNyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).
![Kathleen Freeman]()
Kathleen FreemanChicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).
- Adaria
Renowned painter known for her abstract works.
- John Kendrew
British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...
- Kinser
Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.
- Essica Mitford
Essica Mitford was a British author and political activist known for her satirical memoirs and critiques of the British upper class.
- Maebel Normand
Maebel Normand was an American silent film actress, comedian, screenwriter and producer who appeared in over 200 films.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 23rd
August 23, 1974: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 23, 1974:
- Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
- Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
- Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
- RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
- Roman festivals - Vulcanalia
Observances on August 23, 1974:
- International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
August 23, 1974: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 23, 1974 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 23, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1974 was (You're) Having My Baby by Paul Anka, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 23, 1974: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Anka - (You're) Having My Baby
- Paper Lace - The Night Chicago Died
- Rufus - Tell Me Something Good
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Eric Clapton - I Shot The Sheriff
August 23, 1974: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1974 was When Will I See You Again by The Three Degrees, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 23, 1974: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1974 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Three Degrees - When Will I See You Again
- George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
- The Stylistics - You Make Me Feel Brand New
- Stephanie De Sykes & Rain - Born With A Smile On My Face
- Bay City Rollers - Summerlove Sensation
August 23, 1974: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1974 was Feel Like Makin' Love by Roberta Flack, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 23, 1974: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 23, 1974 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Roberta Flack - Feel Like Makin' Love
- Johnny Bristol - Hang On In There Baby
- Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan - Tell Me Something Good
- The Staple Singers - City In The Sky
- Curtis Mayfield - Kung Fu
August 23, 1974: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 23, 1974 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Appassionata
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Gianluigi Calderone
Starring: Ornella Muti, Ninetto Davoli, Eleonora Giorgi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Valentina Cortese, Carla Mancini, Renata Zamengo, Luigi Antonio Guerra, Jeanine Martinovic, Isabella Bruno
Country: Italy
The Godfather Part II
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Amazing Grace
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Stan Lathan
Starring: Moms Mabley, Slappy White, Rosalind Cash, Moses Gunn
11 Harrowhouse
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Aram Avakian
The Longest Yard
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Robert Aldrich
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Eddie Albert, Ed Lauter, Michael Conrad
Country: United States of America
August 23, 1974: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 23, 1974 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Land of the Lost
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Brad Silberling
The Capone Investment
Release year: 1974
Directed by: Alan Gibson
Run, Joe, Run
Release year: 1974
Written by: Richard H. Landau
Starring: Paul Frees, Arch Whiting, Chad States
Country: United States of America
Rising Damp
Release year: 1974
August 23, 1974: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 23, 1974 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Cashelmara
By: Susan Howatch
A rich and powerful story about a wealthy, titled English family living in Ireland in the 19th Century.
Watership Down
By: Richard Adams
Watership Down, Richard Adams's classic novel about Watership Down has been a worldwide bestseller for over forty years.
The Woman He Loved
By: Ralph G. Martin
Windsor, Wallis Warfield Duchess Of Britain and Edward VIII King of Great Britain biography by the Duke and Duchess 1972
If Beale Street Could Talk
By: James Baldwin
This honest and beautiful novel by James Baldwin tells America the story of love in the face injustice.
August 23, 1974: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 23, 1974 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Gran Trak 10
Qwak!
Tank
Spasim
Rebound
Who was the US President on August 23, 1974?
On August 23, 1974 the US President was Gerald Ford (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 23, 1974?
On August 23, 1974 the UK Prime Minister was Harold Wilson (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 23, 1974?
On August 23, 1974 the Pope was St Paul VI.
What is special about August 23rd?
August 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
- 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
- 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.
What happened in 1974?
1974 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Live It Up Part 1 by Isley Brothers peaks at #52
- Rock Me Gently by Andy Kim peaks at #1
- 1st Lady Betty Ford undergoes a radical mastectomy
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What was the calendar for August 1974?
August 1974 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
